Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 108 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 41 | 33 | 21 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Knicks 124-108. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.